Led by labour litigation expert Sandile July, the labour and employment team at Werksmans Attorneys handled a wide range of contentious matters, including allegations of workplace misconduct and dismissal disputes. Jacques van Wyk handles corporate restructuring mandates and the employment law aspects of M&A transactions, while Andre Van Heerden‘s workload takes in employment contractual matters, dismissal claims, and restraints of trade issues. Pension law cases and executive terminations are core areas of strength for Bradley Workman-Davies. Nonkosazana Nkosi lends support on employment-related disputes.
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‘The practice is dynamic. The speed and quality at which services are rendered is exemplary. ’
‘Sandile July and Nonkosazana Nkosi are phenomenal in terms of both technical expertise and client centricity. It is an absolute pleasure to work with them. Their involvement in matters provides a sense of comfort that matters are being attended to judiciously, with winning outcomes.'
‘The experience of the team is amazing, they are always available to assist. Nothing is too big or small.'
‘They have built an amazing professional relationship, we can always rely on them guiding us in the right direction.’
‘The team is tactical when dealing with the matter referred to them.’
‘Professional and efficient.'
‘Empathetic, available, and invested.’
Key clients
- National Student Financial Aid Scheme
- Department of Home Affairs
- South African Broadcasting Corporation (SOC) Limited
- Exxaro Resources Limited
- South African Civil Aviation Authority
- Small Enterprise Finance Agency Limited
- Air Traffic and Investigation Service
- Aberdare Cables (Proprietary) Limited
- Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
- Mobile Telephone Networks (Pty) Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Brand 2 Consumer Company (Pty) Ltd on a large-scale retrenchment following the closure of its operations in South Africa.
- Represented the Department of Home Affairs in disciplinary proceedings brought against a former employee.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sandile July
Other key lawyers
Jacques van Wyk; Andre Van Heerden; Bradley Workman-Davies; Nonkosazana Nkosi; Lisa Appelgryn